{"product_id":"chef-knives-set-copper-damascus-steel-5-piece-japanese-style-cutlery","title":"Copper Damascus Chef Knife Set, 5-Piece Japanese-Style Knives with Cu-Mai Raindrop Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecopper Damascus chef knife set\u003c\/strong\u003e is defined by its Cu-Mai raindrop pattern, a copper and steel surface that is shaped, ground, polished and acid-etched to reveal the copper wave pattern on every blade. The five knives share a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese-style\u003c\/strong\u003e profile, making this a stand-out set for anyone who enjoys preparing food with tools that look as good as they cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e5-piece chef knife set\u003c\/strong\u003e is suited to everyday kitchen preparation for home cooks and professional chefs. Listed dimensions include one knife at 13.1 inches overall with a 4.75-inch handle and another at 11.75 inches overall with a 4.75-inch handle, so you have longer blades for slicing and chopping alongside more compact knives for smaller tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach blade uses \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with copper detailing and an approximate \u003cstrong\u003e55–60 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e heat treatment. The knives are \u003cstrong\u003ehand-sharpened to a 15° edge angle per side\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing cutting performance with edge durability. After etching, the blades are soaked in clean water for 24 hours with multiple water changes before finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo handle styles are described for this Japanese-style copper Damascus knife set: a black resin handle with copper details and marbled resin, and a wood handle in rosewood with brass pins and copper spacers. The wood-handle set includes a leather roll for storing and carrying the knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its eye-catching raindrop pattern, this copper Damascus kitchen knife set makes a memorable \u003cstrong\u003egift for chefs\u003c\/strong\u003e and home cooks, a distinctive housewarming or anniversary gift, or a special Christmas present for someone who loves to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the blades looking their best, hand wash and dry them straight after use, avoid the dishwasher, and store the knives safely in their roll or cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Damascus steel with copper detailing (Cu-Mai raindrop pattern)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 55–60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15° per side, hand-sharpened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese-style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.1\" overall with 4.75\" handle (one knife); 11.75\" overall with 4.75\" handle (another)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Styles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack resin with copper details \u0026amp; marbled resin; or rosewood with brass pins \u0026amp; copper spacers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather roll (wood-handle set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaped, ground, polished and acid-etched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon steel, copper, Damascus steel, leather, resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Forged by Vikings","offers":[{"title":"No Engraving","offer_id":58599875313967,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Engraving on Blades (+$15)","offer_id":58667115708719,"sku":null,"price":614.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/0457\/0415\/files\/copper-damascus-chef-knife-set-japanese-style-01.jpg?v=1791053833","url":"https:\/\/forgedbyvikings.com\/products\/chef-knives-set-copper-damascus-steel-5-piece-japanese-style-cutlery","provider":"Forged by Vikings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}